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Automatic Transmission Servicing: Application Dodge Ram Wagon B1500

Automatic Trans 2 illustrations

APPLICATION

ModelDesignation
Trucks & RWD Vans
Dakota & Durango
3.9L42RE
5.2L44RE
5.9L46RE
Ram Pickup
3.9L42RE & 46RE
5.2L & 5.9L (Gasoline)46RE
5.9L Diesel & 8.0L47RE
Ram Van/Wagon
3.9L32RH
5.2L36RH
5.2L & 5.9L46RE

TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE APPLICATIONS

ModelDesignation
Dakota & Durango
3.9LNV231
5.2LNV231HD Or NV242
5.9LNV242HD
Ram Pickup
1500NV231HD
2500 & 3500
5.9L Diesel & 8.0LNV241HD
All OthersNV241

TRANSFER CASE APPLICATIONS

Identifying Oil Pan Gasket (32RH, 42RE & 44RE). Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Identifying Oil Pan Gasket (32RH, 42RE & 44RE)

Identifying Oil Pan Gasket (36RH, 46RE & 47RE). Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Identifying Oil Pan Gasket (36RH, 46RE & 47RE)

Check transmission fluid level when performing other underhood services. Under normal service conditions or severe service conditions change transmission fluid, adjust bands and replace transmission filter at specified interval. See TRANSMISSION SERVICING INTERVALS table. Severe service conditions are conditions such as long periods of engine idling, trailer towing, off-highway operation, snow removal, or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.

ApplicationMonthsMiles
Dakota & Durango
Normal Service3037,500
Severe Service(1)12,000
Ram Pickup
Gasoline Models
Light-Duty (2)
Normal Service3037,500
Severe Service(1)12,000
Medium-Duty & Heavy-Duty
Normal Service2424,000
Severe Service(1)12,000
Diesel Models
Normal Service2424,000
Severe Service(1)12,000
Ram Van/Wagon
Normal Service(3)(3)
Severe Service(1)12,000
(1) Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer. (2) Light-duty applies to all 1500 models and 2500 models except 5.9L diesel or 8.0L engines. Medium-duty applies to 2500 and 3500 California models with 8.0L engine. Heavy-duty applies to 2500 and 3500 Federal models with 8.0L engine and all 3500 models with 5.9L gasoline engine. (3) Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Monthly interval is not available from manufacturer.
(2)Light-duty applies to all 1500 models and 2500 models except 5.9L diesel or 8.0L engines. Medium-duty applies to 2500 and 3500 California models with 8.0L engine. Heavy-duty applies to 2500 and 3500 Federal models with 8.0L engine and all 3500 models with 5.9L gasoline engine.
(3)Normal service interval is not available from manufacturer.

TRANSMISSION SERVICING INTERVALS